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Nestled on the banks of the River Cleeve, next to a medieval monastery, Washford is an idyllic base for a break on the West Somerset coast. This sleepy village lies seven miles from Watchet, with the coast to the north and Exmoor National Park to the south. Washford holiday cottages are perfect for savouring a slower pace and rambling in the fields and gently rolling hills surrounding the village. In the heart of Washford, you’ll discover rows of traditional stone cottages and a handful of family-run businesses. For a pint of Somerset cider, head to the White Horse, a 17th-century coaching inn renowned for delicious specialities such as steak and stout pie, wild boar sausages and rabbit casserole. Washford is also a station on the much loved West Somerset Railway which runs steam-hauled trains from Minehead for 23 miles through to Bishop’s Lydeard throughout the year, well worth a day trip.

Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

A traditional stone fireplace and exposed beams gift Ash Lodge country charm. The large rural holiday cottage with a hot tub near Washford treats guests to an open fire, lovely grounds, contemporary comforts and a peaceful property with a lot of space for your dog and proximity to the coastline of Somerset.

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Large timber eco-holiday lodge with a hot tub and tree-lined lawn.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Hazel Lodge combines the best of old and new, with exposed beams and open fire, plus modern comforts and contemporary style. The pet-friendly cottage near Washford in Somerset features a spilt design and external staircase and offers a covered hot tub, open fire, lovely garden and serenity.

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A wooden holiday lodge in Washford overlooks a patio with a hot tub. on a terrace/
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Elm Lodge is a wood-clad cottage located on a lovely property close to the coast in Washford, Somerset. The modern cottage boasts an open-plan design and contemporary style, a deck with gorgeous views and a hot tub and an inviting interior with an open fire, exposed beams and oak floors.

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A stone barn conversion overlooks an outdoor swimming pool in a shrub-filled garden
Sleeps
16
Bedrooms
8

The Old Byres is a large holiday cottage, bursting with character on the rural West Somerset coast in Washford village between Watchet and Dunster. This tastefully furnished, pet-friendly holiday property sleeps 16 guests who have use of an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna and hot tub.

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Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Walnut Cottage is a lovely converted barn near the village of Washford, Somerset. The pet-friendly holiday cottage is one of the Shells Cottages and boasts serenity, a private outdoor hot tub, light-filled spaces, a wood-burning stove, a vaulted beamed ceiling, and access to the coast and countryside.

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Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Shells Cottage is a gorgeous, thatched rural Somerset holiday cottage with a hot tub on beautiful grounds near Washford and the coast. The detached, pet-friendly cottage promises seclusion and sophistication, an open fire, exposed beams and stone walls, wooden floors, a large garden and beautiful views.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Riverside Lodge is an eco-cottage in the rural village of Washford, Somerset that offers luxury accommodation for up to six guests on holiday in South West England, a pet-friendly lodge with amenities such as two wine fridges, a games room with Xbox and Wi-Fi, and under-floor heating.

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Several beautiful historic buildings can be found in and around Washford, including an 18th-century mill house and a listed Methodist chapel, but the area’s best-known landmark is undoubtedly Cleeve Abbey, widely considered one of England’s best-preserved medieval monasteries. You can wander through its magnificent cloister buildings, including the gatehouse and 15th-century refectory, with its intricate angel roof and heraldic tiles. The abbey lies in a wild valley, criss-crossed by a series of tranquil footpaths. To take in this enchanting environment from the comfort of a traditional steam train carriage, book a seat on the West Somerset Railway, which stops at Washford station. On the eastern edge of Washford, Tropiquaria is home to an incredible variety of animals and children’s attractions.

Self-catering holidays in Washford are perfect if you want to explore the beautiful county of Somerset. The charming seaside town of Watchet is just to the north, with fossil beaches, a busy marina and a maze of narrow streets packed with independent shops and eateries. To the south of Washford, Exmoor is a moody expanse of high open moorland, ancient woods and towering clifftops, where wild ponies and deer roam.

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